FabSwingers.com forum: Hand luggage only

By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

If you were going away for a week and were taking hand luggage only, what essential item would you pack?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kindle.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Credit card

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Kindle."

I've got that on my phone along with music and films.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pack of condoms...

...just joking.

..but seriously, condoms.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got that on my phone along with music and films."

Lucky sod. I have eye trouble with too much backlight so the Kindle is a godsend.

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Credit card"

That can be carried in a pocket.

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Books.

I've handwashed clothes in the past so that I could take more books

Mr ddc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a go bag for such occasions, it consists of.

1pair of jeans

2pairs of socks

2 pairs of pants

2 t-shirts

1 white shirt

Swim shorts

Wash kit

£30 cash

Pre paid credit card loaded with £200

Small bag of boiled sweets

Note book and pen set

I first put it together when my dad was taken ill and I kept it under my bed just incase I got a call to say he had taken a turn for the worse, but on that occasion he fully recovered, I keep it now because if my son stays at his mothers and I fancy having a country le of days away, I can be on my way within 10 minutes at the most.

I refresh it every two weeks, so it's ready, I'm going to have to do one for my son too, that way if the weather is nice we can just grab the go bags and be on the beach within a couple of hours

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Basic clothes changes, purse with money and cards, essential toiletries and makeup. Most of that can be purchased wherever you are as can other items you need. Give away or post excess stuff before you return. I travel hand baggage only 99% of the time. Wear an extra item if stuck and take off on board plus use all pockets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can I have one of my colouring books and something to colour with? Can't have one without the other!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A couple of vacuum bags. You can take twice as much.

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Books.

I've handwashed clothes in the past so that I could take more books

Mr ddc"

I've got 10kg limit. I'd just download books to my phone.

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I have a go bag for such occasions, it consists of.

1pair of jeans

2pairs of socks

2 pairs of pants

2 t-shirts

1 white shirt

Swim shorts

Wash kit

£30 cash

Pre paid credit card loaded with £200

Small bag of boiled sweets

Note book and pen set

I refresh it every two weeks, so it's ready, I'm going to have to do one for my son too, that way if the weather is nice we can just grab the go bags and be on the beach within a couple of hours

I like the pre-paid card idea.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"Credit card

That can be carried in a pocket."

Nothing else is essential , dump the bag

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Credit card

That can be carried in a pocket.

Nothing else is essential , dump the bag"

I'm trying to holiday on a budget. Putting everything on a credit card just adds to debts I'm trying to get rid of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't forget your phone charger

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Don't forget your phone charger

Yup. Sorted. Ta.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a go bag for such occasions, it consists of.

1pair of jeans

2pairs of socks

2 pairs of pants

2 t-shirts

1 white shirt

Swim shorts

Wash kit

£30 cash

Pre paid credit card loaded with £200

Small bag of boiled sweets

Note book and pen set

I refresh it every two weeks, so it's ready, I'm going to have to do one for my son too, that way if the weather is nice we can just grab the go bags and be on the beach within a couple of hours

Your such a sensible chap.

xxx

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want "

It's going to be in Italian cities so lots of sightseeing. I won't be taking swim wear as I don't swim. And jeans will be too bulky and too hot to wear. I don't want to be buying anything as I'm sticking to a budget.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a go bag for such occasions, it consists of.

1pair of jeans

2pairs of socks

2 pairs of pants

2 t-shirts

1 white shirt

Swim shorts

Wash kit

£30 cash

Pre paid credit card loaded with £200

Small bag of boiled sweets

Note book and pen set

I refresh it every two weeks, so it's ready, I'm going to have to do one for my son too, that way if the weather is nice we can just grab the go bags and be on the beach within a couple of hours

I like the pre-paid card idea."

They are brilliant, my daughter has one, that has about £5 on it at the moment but if she should be in any trouble I can load it in seconds by bank transfer, helps me sleep at night lol

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

"I have a go bag for such occasions, it consists of.

1pair of jeans

2pairs of socks

2 pairs of pants

2 t-shirts

1 white shirt

Swim shorts

Wash kit

£30 cash

Pre paid credit card loaded with £200

Small bag of boiled sweets

Note book and pen set

I refresh it every two weeks, so it's ready, I'm going to have to do one for my son too, that way if the weather is nice we can just grab the go bags and be on the beach within a couple of hours

That's pretty hardcore advice...

Once a year I go to the F1 and spend 4 - 5 days away and my bag is similarly packed... Except plus...

And iPad and two pairs of shorts.

Minus the note pad.

Oh and I always load a dollar denominated card.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

Ok then but with the two bags you should get everything in

Don't forget you can't have bottles of liquid over 100mg

Loose clothes

Comfy shoes to walk in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only ever take cabin luggage.hanging around at baggage reclaim is just a pain...all your liquids.shampoo, conditioner.mouthwash etc are easily available in travel sizes under 100 ml...you can get quite a lot of clothing into a cabin luggage sizes bag if you squeeze it all hard enough.

The difficult bit is shoes...sometimes just have to go with the bare minimum of 5 or six pairs but then...There are plenty of shops in all good holiday destinations...oh yes.never go without credit cards.

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

Ok then but with the two bags you should get everything in

Don't forget you can't have bottles of liquid over 100mg

Loose clothes

Comfy shoes to walk in

I'm only allowed one bag of 10kg. I've already got empty travel bottles for shampoo etc.

I've got walking sandals which can go with much of what I intend taking.

Just wondering if there was anything I should really not forget to take since luggage is so limited.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

Ok then but with the two bags you should get everything in

Don't forget you can't have bottles of liquid over 100mg

Loose clothes

Comfy shoes to walk in

I'm only allowed one bag of 10kg. I've already got empty travel bottles for shampoo etc.

I've got walking sandals which can go with much of what I intend taking.

Just wondering if there was anything I should really not forget to take since luggage is so limited. "

Passport and tickets

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

Ok then but with the two bags you should get everything in

Don't forget you can't have bottles of liquid over 100mg

Loose clothes

Comfy shoes to walk in

I'm only allowed one bag of 10kg. I've already got empty travel bottles for shampoo etc.

I've got walking sandals which can go with much of what I intend taking.

Just wondering if there was anything I should really not forget to take since luggage is so limited.

Passport and tickets

Check!

I also have to take a towel. I've got one of those microfibre travel ones which is light and takes up very little space.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

Ok then but with the two bags you should get everything in

Don't forget you can't have bottles of liquid over 100mg

Loose clothes

Comfy shoes to walk in

I'm only allowed one bag of 10kg. I've already got empty travel bottles for shampoo etc.

I've got walking sandals which can go with much of what I intend taking.

Just wondering if there was anything I should really not forget to take since luggage is so limited. "

Which airline are you going with because Ryanair you can have 2 pieces

And I know a few others you can ring and check it's worth it if it means you go a little more space

Have you got a pre paid card?

If you have a contract phone check to make sure it's not gonna cost to use it abroad

Do you have insurance and an E111 card

God I sound like a proper mummy now lol

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Check the flight info

Because I only recently found out you can actually have 2 pieces of hand luggage

Both weighting 10kg each

But one is smaller then the other

Tooth brush

Sun cream

Clean undies

Swim wear

Wash kit

Shorts and top

Maybe pair of jeans

Rest you can buy there cheap

I have a euro passport card I top up that way you can only spend what you have on there without coming home to any nasty surprises

But you can top it up whenever you want

Ok then but with the two bags you should get everything in

Don't forget you can't have bottles of liquid over 100mg

Loose clothes

Comfy shoes to walk in

I'm only allowed one bag of 10kg. I've already got empty travel bottles for shampoo etc.

I've got walking sandals which can go with much of what I intend taking.

Just wondering if there was anything I should really not forget to take since luggage is so limited.

Which airline are you going with because Ryanair you can have 2 pieces

And I know a few others you can ring and check it's worth it if it means you go a little more space

Have you got a pre paid card?

If you have a contract phone check to make sure it's not gonna cost to use it abroad

Do you have insurance and an E111 card

God I sound like a proper mummy now lol

Jet2. I've checked and it's just a 10kg case of certain dimensions which I have. I might be able to have a handbag but I'm taking a small one just in case I have to put it in the case. Got travel insurance and need a new E111.

I might get a PAYG sim for my phone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you use 3 you can use the phone no extra charge just check but Italy should be ok

Maybe get a 30 day contract

Just pack what you can

You can always hand wash your stuff

And most importantly just enjoy yourself

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"If you use 3 you can use the phone no extra charge just check but Italy should be ok

Maybe get a 30 day contract

Just pack what you can

You can always hand wash your stuff

And most importantly just enjoy yourself

We're staying in hostels mostly so there's washing facilities if we need them.

Looking forward to it. Wanted to go back to Rome for ages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never been but one day I will

I'm going Majorca in 5 weeks I will start packing soon

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I've never been but one day I will

I'm going Majorca in 5 weeks I will start packing soon "

I usually pack a few hours before I leave but have everything ready.

I'm pretty good at packing. Have my own system.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been but one day I will

I'm going Majorca in 5 weeks I will start packing soon

I usually pack a few hours before I leave but have everything ready.

I'm pretty good at packing. Have my own system. "

I have to pack for me and 4 boys lol

I have a system open the case and pop it in

I do one bag of checked In luggage as I need loads of sun cream and after sun

I can't wait

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Phone charger for sure how else could i keep up with fab

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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I've never been but one day I will

I'm going Majorca in 5 weeks I will start packing soon

I usually pack a few hours before I leave but have everything ready.

I'm pretty good at packing. Have my own system.

I have to pack for me and 4 boys lol

I have a system open the case and pop it in

I do one bag of checked In luggage as I need loads of sun cream and after sun

I can't wait "

It's different with kids.

But it's me and two other singles and we're using trains to get around so need to travel light anyway.

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